By Maria Esteves - August 27, 2010

The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Awards presented by HBO honoring the best in filmmaking and emerging directors of Latino descent in 2010 was held at the SVA Theatre, Sunday, August 1, 7:00 PM. This year's film festival included over 100 films (domestic, documentaries, international, cinedulce, shorts), panel discussions, special presentations, workshops, free outdoor screenings, VIP receptions, and gala parties. The award announcers were HBO associate manager/marketing development Marvin Scott, NYILFF founder/co-executive director Calixto Chinchilla, and co-executive director Elizabeth Gardner.

Director Stephanie LaMorre accepting 2010 NYILFF Best Documentary Award
for SO FAR

Director Fina Torres accepting 2010 NYILFF Best International Feature Award
for HABANA EVA

Director Ivette Garcia Davila accepting 2010 NYILFF Best Short Film Award
for CAREER DAY

Directors Rob Fente, Armando Fente (brothers), and Christina DeHaven on stage accepting 2010 NYILFF Best Short Film Competition Award for SMELL THE COFFEE

Director William Wedig accepting 2010 NYILFF Best Film Award for FORGED